Ja-ela

Travel Guide

A golden Buddha statue with a green canopy, surrounded by trees and a body of water with a boat.
A narrow waterway lined with boats and houses, with palm trees and a clear sky.
A narrow waterway lined with colorful boats and palm trees.
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
$143 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$175 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)
"Incredible hotel as expected. Dining was expansive and delicious, staff in the restaurant were fantastic also. Check-in was friendly and kind, we were offered an upgrade for a small extra charge which we opted for. We were also able to get late check out for no charge which was very helpful and impressive. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
$75 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$91 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"All really good"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
$74 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$87 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Granbell Hotel Colombo
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Marine Suites

Marine Suites

4 out of 5
12 Nimalka Gardens Colombo WP
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre ...
Marine Suites
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites

4 out of 5
No. 30, Hyde Park Corner Colombo
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Excellent choice at a great lication"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2026

Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Supun Arcade Residency

Supun Arcade Residency

3 out of 5
56, Galle Road Colombo
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Havelock City ...
7.4/10 Good! (149 reviews)
"Cleanliness, unsafe place and the hidden charges"

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Supun Arcade Residency
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Stay near popular Ja-ela attractions

Guruge Nature Park

8.4/10 (9 reviews)
Why not meet the animals who live at Guruge Nature Park during your travels in Ja-ela? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its lively bars.
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Things to do

Negombo City Explorer Adventure by Tuk-Tuk

Negombo City Explore Tour by Tuk-Tuk (Included Pickup)

$32
per adult
Negombo City Explore Tour by Tuk-Tuk (Included Pickup)
Fun and Scenic Negombo Tour by Tuk Tuk or Scooty

Negombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk

$25
per adult
Negombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Negombo city tour by Tuk Tuk Hotel Pickup & Guide

Negombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing & Hotel Pickup (Private)

$32
per adult
Negombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing & Hotel Pickup (Private)
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka

$18
per adult
Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo Sri Lanka
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours

$30
per adult
Udawalawe National Park Wildlife Safari Tours
Colombo City tour

Colombo City tour

$45
per adult
Colombo City tour
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Cities near Ja-ela

A beach with two boats, one red and white and one blue and yellow, and the sun setting over the ocean.

Seeduwa - Katunayake

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a green forested area, and a body of water.

Uswetakeiyawa

A river flanked by palm trees and a bridge.

Ragama

A sandy beach with several small boats lined up, a person on a quad bike, and a few individuals standing by the water's edge.

Pamunugama